Certified Registrar - Radiation Oncology - Powell - PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Powell, TN

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About The Position

The Cancer Registrar - Certified is responsible for maintaining the cancer registry database in compliance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. The role supports the cancer program through accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting. The Cancer Registrar collaborates with the Cancer Committee, facilitates required meetings, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives related to cancer care.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in cancer registry or health information management.
• Proficiency in cancer registry coding systems and guidelines, including ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM, and SEER Summary Staging.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency in cancer registry software and electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and data confidentiality practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and abstract reportable cancer cases from pathology reports and disease indices to meet state and national cancer reporting standards.
• Enter and validate cancer patient data in the cancer registry database using standard coding guidelines, including ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM Staging, and SEER Summary Staging.
• Coordinate follow-up processes to determine survival and treatment outcomes and maintain required follow-up rates.
• Facilitate and organize bi-weekly cancer conferences and quarterly cancer committee meetings, including required documentation and CoC compliance.
• Analyze and resolve National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) edit reports to ensure accurate data and reporting compliance.
• Conduct special studies and quality improvement initiatives with the Cancer Committee, reviewing treatment patterns and outcomes to improve cancer care.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to educate on best practices for cancer care and represent the hospital at local, regional, and national cancer-related events.
• Prepare and present reports on cancer program performance metrics to support regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed